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Subtract 6/60 from 25/45

25/45 - 6/60 is 41/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/180 - 18/180 = 100 - 18/180 = 82/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/90

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